Washington Politics

In the last 2 hours

WA lawmakers want PFAS testing for human waste fertilizer The Seattle Times14:11

Seattle Council sends Democracy Voucher renewal to August ballot The Seattle Times14:11

How new WA law could affect your credit score The Seattle Times14:04

Changes made to WA tax plan: What's still in play as end of session nears The Seattle Times14:04

In the last 6 hours

Suspended WA council CEO resigns as workplace probe continues ABC Online10:26

Earlier today

San Juan Islands get walk-on ferry this spring The Seattle Times01:28

Yesterday

Aec says federal election voting in WA won't have same problems as state poll ABC Online22:19 22-Apr-25

UW, other WA universities decry Trump’s ‘political interference’ The Columbian, Washington19:09 22-Apr-25

WA bill to restrict outside National Guard from entering state is signed into law The Columbian, Washington15:45 22-Apr-25

UW, other WA universities decry Trump admin’s ‘political interference’ The Seattle Times15:27 22-Apr-25

How will tariffs impact WA’s trade-dependent agriculture industry? Cascade PBS13:02 22-Apr-25

Plan to raise cap on property tax growth collapses in WA Legislature KNKX01:04 22-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

WA can now restrict outside National Guard from entering state The Seattle Times23:10 21-Apr-25

WA may gut its early preschool program for low-income families The Seattle Times19:36 21-Apr-25

‘They’re not worried about accuracy’: Lawyers, people across Washington state receive a letter telling them they have 7 … The Columbian, Washington16:28 21-Apr-25

2025’s anti-Trump protests are smaller, low-conflict, frequent, and have great signs — Another marched on Broadway… Capitol Hill Seattle Blog16:00 21-Apr-25

WA business owners detail higher costs since Trump tariffs The Columbian, Washington13:53 21-Apr-25

Trump tariffs: China returns new ‘expensive’ Boeing aircraft as 125% import duty prevails on… Mint10:43 21-Apr-25

Voters demand clear answers on controversial energy projects ABC Online01:50 21-Apr-25

Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask Scotus to allow anonymity in records CBS News20:48 20-Apr-25

WA state senator, a pillar in Eastside community, dies suddenly at 69 The Seattle Times20:11 20-Apr-25

This day in history: Seattle mayor spoke in favor of Spokane arts council. Retired judge killed when struck by bicyclist The Spokesman-Review, Washington08:27 20-Apr-25

Boeing jet returns to US from China, a victim of Trump's tariff war Yahoo! UK & Ireland04:19 20-Apr-25

Anti-Trump protests build momentum in WA: ‘We’re just getting louder’ The Seattle Times04:15 20-Apr-25

WA demonstrators rally for 50501 movement against Trump administration FOX13 Seattle00:30 20-Apr-25

Hundreds decry Trump policies in nationwide “Day of Protest” MyNorthwest22:25 19-Apr-25

Trump’s NOAA firings raise doubts for PNW fisheries The Columbian, Washington14:15 19-Apr-25

Seattle council demands action following damning City Light inquiry The Seattle Times14:12 19-Apr-25

Seattle police who attended Jan. 6 rally appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to keep names secret The Seattle Times14:12 19-Apr-25

Seattle police officers file to protect anonymity in Jan 6. Trump rally case CBS Austin13:10 19-Apr-25

Washington State U. punishes instructor, staffer charged with beating up Trump-supporting student of color wearing MAGA … The Blaze00:58 19-Apr-25

Isabella Breda: Trump administration pulls funds for WA communities at risk for floods The Spokesman-Review, Washington00:35 19-Apr-25

WA lawmakers pass major parking reform bill to boost housing KNKX23:33 18-Apr-25

WA Democrats bring back wealth tax idea with ‘limited dollar amount’ The News Tribune, Washington16:03 18-Apr-25

Trump administration pulls funds for WA communities at risk for floods The Columbian, Washington15:40 18-Apr-25

Microsoft leads lobbying blitz to fend off WA wealth tax The Columbian, Washington15:36 18-Apr-25

WA Supreme Court strikes down Spokane's tough homelessness ban The Seattle Times14:08 18-Apr-25

Seattle traffic signals hacked with tax protest ABC30 / KFSN-TV13:13 18-Apr-25

Seattle can continue housing plan after legal challenges dismissed Cascade PBS13:04 18-Apr-25

Seattle Officially Looks to Distance Self From 'Defund Police' Movement NewsMax11:20 18-Apr-25

Chinese airlines send Boeing 737 MAX planes back to US, deliveries in limbo over Trump’s tariff threat Malay Mail07:32 18-Apr-25

The Democrat civil war over taxes KUOW Public Radio01:54 18-Apr-25

Tension over taxes mounts in Olympia, as Ferguson slams latest pitch from Democrats KUOW Public Radio00:12 18-Apr-25

AGs secure ruling against Google’s digital advertising monopolies Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)22:04 17-Apr-25

Supreme Court to review WA challenge to Trump birthright citizenship order The Seattle Times21:00 17-Apr-25

Washington State University student allegedly assaulted over Trump hat Fox News20:00 17-Apr-25

Washington State University instructor arrested for alleged assault of student with Trump hat Fox News17:27 17-Apr-25

WA Democrats back off wealth tax while pushing $12 billion tax increase The Seattle Times14:52 17-Apr-25

WA lawmakers propose closing schools for people with disabilities Cascade PBS13:10 17-Apr-25

Mia Davies on her own in supporting Labor’s mining tax sweetener: Cash The Sydney Morning Herald05:11 17-Apr-25

Trump tariffs hitting Port of Seattle FOX13 Seattle03:33 17-Apr-25

Trump tariffs have exporters pulling goods from Seattle ports, officials say FOX13 Seattle02:42 17-Apr-25

WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget as legislative session nears finish line FOX13 Seattle02:12 17-Apr-25

State AG defends WA’s ‘sanctuary’ policy amid congressional scrutiny The Seattle Times01:50 17-Apr-25

Pizza, coffee, lasers: WA businesses detail higher costs since Trump tariffs The Seattle Times01:19 17-Apr-25

Battling a deadline, Washington Dems propose a new $12B tax plan Cascade PBS00:17 17-Apr-25

Rules? What rules? WA Senate Democrats drop 24-hour hold in last minute push to pass tax bill MyNorthwest23:50 16-Apr-25

Mobile black spots blamed for GPS tracker failure in regional WA ABC Online23:01 16-Apr-25

Readers want political news — about the other Washington Cascade PBS21:04 16-Apr-25

Washington state Democrats reveal sweeping new tax plan KUOW Public Radio19:29 16-Apr-25

WA officials considered offering National Guard help to Trump at Canadian border The Columbian, Washington17:46 16-Apr-25

Slog AM: ACLU Sues the Department of Defense, Trump Investigates Washington Schools, and the… The Stranger, Seattle17:39 16-Apr-25

WA considered sending National Guard to Canadian border to help Trump The Seattle Times15:50 16-Apr-25

Permit requirement for gun purchases clears Washington Senate The Columbian, Washington15:44 16-Apr-25

Clement: As Trump tariffs loom, our critic names her top 10 Costco best buys The Columbian, Washington15:35 16-Apr-25

WA Democrats introduce new tax proposals as clock ticks The Seattle Times14:08 16-Apr-25

WA parental, students’ rights debate continues as bills enter final stage The Seattle Times14:08 16-Apr-25

Seattle plans expansion of cameras to catch speeders The Seattle Times14:08 16-Apr-25

House Republicans slam WA Democrats for ‘censoring’ debate on parental rights law Bellingham Herald13:03 16-Apr-25

Trump administration initiates investigation into Ospi over pronoun conflict Bellingham Herald13:03 16-Apr-25

One Nation wins two upper house seats in WA as final make-up revealed ABC Online11:21 16-Apr-25

Police ask Supreme Court to shield identities in probe for attending Trump’s ‘Stop the Steal’… The Washington Times02:01 16-Apr-25

In the last month

Seattle cops who attended Jan. 6 Trump rally ask Supreme Court for anonymity Courthouse News23:35 15-Apr-25

GOP lawmaker files bill that would create WA Department of Government Efficiency The Columbian, Washington22:08 15-Apr-25

WA asked a school district to change its pronoun policy. The feds are now intervening The Seattle Times21:51 15-Apr-25

Trump administration initiates investigation into Ospi over pronoun debacle The Olympian, Washington21:20 15-Apr-25

WA sues Seattle schools over its treatment of pregnant and nursing employees The Seattle Times20:50 15-Apr-25

WA sees 'most coordinated' tax pushback by the state's major companies The Seattle Times18:06 15-Apr-25

Attorney General’s Office sues Seattle Public Schools over illegal treatment of pregnant and nursing employees Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)18:02 15-Apr-25

Trump admin intervenes in dispute between WA Superintendent and La Center Schools over pronoun policy MyNorthwest17:29 15-Apr-25

Slog AM: Seattle Scientists Scrub Toilets at NOAA, Trump Withholds $2.2 Billion from Harvard,… The Stranger, Seattle16:43 15-Apr-25

FEMA won’t provide relief to Washington state following ‘bomb cyclone’ Washington Examiner16:37 15-Apr-25

WA Senate OKs new permit requirement for firearm purchases The Seattle Times14:11 15-Apr-25

Poll: WA voters more politically engaged following 2024 election Cascade PBS13:03 15-Apr-25

Seattle Schools Surveyed Students on Mental Health. Then Parents Discovered the Data Weren't Secure. Reason11:16 15-Apr-25

Nationals hopeful pans Coalition rejection of Labor's mining tax sweetener ABC Online07:38 15-Apr-25

'Read the room': WA Greens reschedule Anzac Day dance party fundraiser ABC Online05:06 15-Apr-25

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese respond to plans by the WA Greens to host a dance party on Anzac Day ABC Online03:46 15-Apr-25

WA House OKs unemployment benefits for striking workers — with a limit The Seattle Times01:29 15-Apr-25

Legal aid nonprofit for migrant children closing its Seattle office KNKX00:28 15-Apr-25

Trump's FEMA denies Washington disaster relief for 'bomb cyclone' windstorm KUOW Public Radio23:28 14-Apr-25

Washington state joins coalition of AGs supporting challenges to unconstitutional executive orders singling out law… Washington State Attorney General (Press Release)20:18 14-Apr-25

Nationals’ WA hopeful backs Labor’s ‘billions for billionaires’ mining policy The Sydney Morning Herald20:09 14-Apr-25

WA House OKs unemployment benefits for striking workers, but adds four-week limit The Columbian, Washington19:08 14-Apr-25

WA agency reviews disturbing Yakima County jail death The Seattle Times18:10 14-Apr-25

Bill closing Yakima Valley, Rainier schools moves ahead. ‘People will die,’ lawmaker says The Columbian, Washington15:54 14-Apr-25

After 10 years and $31M, WA workers’ comp upgrade has little to show The Seattle Times14:09 14-Apr-25

U.S. Congress: Jayapal, Hirono Introduce Resolution to Recognize Library Workers Library Journal13:47 14-Apr-25

Washington State Sheriff Rips Sanctuary Policies That ‘Shield Repeat Offenders’ Tipp Insights09:51 14-Apr-25

‘We’re free-ish’: Washingtonians mark Emancipation Day in Trump’s shadow The Washington Post01:43 14-Apr-25

Labor launches campaign in WA, but will it win over wary voters? ABC Online22:22 13-Apr-25

Seattle federal judge again orders Trump to allow refugees into U.S. The Seattle Times01:10 13-Apr-25

Mary Selecky, who led WA efforts to boost vaccinations and cut smoking, dies at 78 The Seattle Times14:48 12-Apr-25

Housing above a community center? Plan advances in Seattle's Lake City The Seattle Times14:48 12-Apr-25

The cold war chilling a hot Seattle baseball weekend | Danny Westneat The Seattle Times14:48 12-Apr-25

Seattle detective’s suicide recognized, years later, as line-of-duty death The Seattle Times14:48 12-Apr-25

COVID fears have largely faded; its scars have not The Seattle Times14:48 12-Apr-25

Jacinta Price pledges to ‘make Australia great again’ in WA WA Today05:07 12-Apr-25

Draft Trump order could endanger firefighters by changing needed aircraft requirements, Washington state officials warn The Spokesman-Review, Washington02:09 12-Apr-25

WA Greens want cheaper housing, renewables action but say they won't be blockers ABC Online01:10 12-Apr-25

Seattle mayor orders belt-tightening following bad budget forecast The Seattle Times23:12 11-Apr-25

Coast Guard, State Department of Ecology investigate spill in Seattle’s Salmon Bay The Columbian, Washington22:01 11-Apr-25

WA leaders decry Trump’s plan to withhold funds from sanctuary cities, states The Columbian, Washington17:37 11-Apr-25

How to Fight Trump’s Attack on Farmworkers The Nation12:00 11-Apr-25

WA Senate votes to cap rents, but not before making big changes The Seattle Times04:29 11-Apr-25

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Latest politics news in Washington State including updates on local, state and federal legislature, cost of living, housing costs, criminal justice, and more.

Washington State is considered a blue state. In the federal government, Washington is represented by two U.S. Senators and ten U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray Democrats. Of the ten Representatives, eight are Democrats and two are Republican. Washington has a Democrat governor, Jay Inslee, who was reelected in 2020. The state legislature is also controlled by the Democrats, who have majorities in both chambers.

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